ABC Announces Fall 2026 Premiere Dates for Major Shows

ABC has announced its complete slate of fall 2026 premiere dates, confirming the return of major franchises like "Grey's Anatomy" and the "9-1-1" series alongside fan-favorite comedies, live sports, and reality staples. The network becomes the last of the major broadcasters to solidify its autumn lineup, with programming rolling out from late August through mid-October.

The season begins on August 29 with college football, featuring Alabama A&M versus Howard. Live sports continue as a cornerstone on September 14 with the first "Monday Night Football" simulcast of the season, a matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs. Reality programming follows closely, as "Dancing with the Stars" launches its thirty-fourth season with a two-night premiere event beginning September 15, paired with the second-season return of the drama "R.J. Decker."

The following weeks will see the rollout of ABC's core comedy and unscripted lineup. On September 30, the critically acclaimed revival "Scrubs" premieres its second season with a two-episode debut, leading into the eighteenth season premiere of "Shark Tank." The network's Sunday family block returns September 27 with "America's...